Science & Health

Researchers discover new shark species in Atlantic Ocean

Researchers say that these newly discovered Atlantic sixgill sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth.

Feb 22, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A woman runs along the East River through Brooklyn Bridge Park during unseasonably warm weather in Brooklyn, New York

NYC burning? Records highest temperature since 1930

A drop in the tempurature is expected from Thursday and the week will be closed with 50-degree Fahrenheit, says weather report.

Feb 22, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Sponges left behind after surgery removed, Japan woman returns happily but not doctors

According to the researchers, the sponges might have been left in the woman's abdomen after a cesarean procedure 6 years ago

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Children watch as Mount Sinabung volcano spews smoke and ash in Karo, North Sumatra of Indonesia

Aftermath of Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption in Indonesia [PHOTOS]

Mount Sinabung volcano had been quiet for four centuries before erupting in 2010 and volcano had also erupted in 2014 and 2016.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Drinking alcohol causes longevity, claims new study

The study was presented during the conference of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), where the author stated that alcohol boosts life expectancy.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Going to Mars? Here's some good news

International team publishes roadmap to circumvent radiation effects during deep space travel to Mars

Feb 21, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

The depression not only has an adverse effect on mothers' relationships with their children, but also impacts childrens' emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Heatwaves, floods, drought to hit European cities London, Helsinki, Riga, Vilnius, Zagreb by 2051

A new study conducted by researchers at the Newcastle University has revealed that climate change will bring chaos to Europe by 2051

Feb 21, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

Alcohol-induced brain damage and dementia are preventable, and known-effective preventive and policy measures can make a dent into premature dementia deaths.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

SpaceX gives first look at sleek new spacesuit

NASA to launch new spacesuit with built-in toilet

The suit will contain all the necessary functions to support life and is being designed to sustain the crew in the unlikely event the spacecraft loses pressure.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Nasa

Scientists identify 15 new genes determining our face shape

Each face was automatically sub-divided into smaller modules, which were then examined for any link with the locations in the DNA.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Researchers link sleep problems in menopause to hot flashes, depression

The study found no correlation between the likelihood of reporting poor sleep before menopause, during menopause and after menopause.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

The innovations are built upon the first version of SHERLOCK, developed in 2017, and adds to a growing field of research that harnesses CRISPR systems for uses beyond gene editing.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS